Elgin White has today opened an office in The Netherlands, established in response to a significant rise in demand for specialist consultancy services from Dutch investment management firms, banks and other financial institutions.

Local presence in The Netherlands will enable the firm to work more closely and directly with existing customers. It will also provide prospective customers with access to local expertise and more timely and engaging conversations, as they look for ways to consolidate costs and refine their target operating model in light of current economic and market conditions.

Also announced today was the appointment of Arnoud van Balen as Director. Arnoud will lead Elgin White’s expansion into The Netherlands. A highly experienced senior manager, who has spent the last twelve years leading international project management and consultancy teams at SimCorp, Arnoud is well-known within the Dutch financial services community and customers are already benefiting from his expertise.

Commenting on the firm’s expansion into The Netherlands, Elgin White CEO Erik Schutte said:

“While the Dutch financial services market is thriving, more than ever before firms are reviewing their target operating models to ensure that they can become as successful as possible, despite escalating cost pressures and new post-pandemic ways of working. With feet on the street in The Netherlands, Elgin White is ideally positioned to help Dutch firms increase their agility, operate more efficiently and improve customer service, which will increase revenues and assets under management.”

Current customers, partners, associates and friends will join the Elgin White team this evening for drinks, excellent food and stimulating conversation to celebrate the office opening. Sincere thanks to world-renowned Dutch chef Mark Rewinkel for hosting the reception.